2016 Honda Pilot
Common Problems
Ranked from 805 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
19 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Connecting Rod Bearing Failure
773complaintsSafety riskEngineThe connecting rod bearing fails, leading to engine seizure and potential loss of power.
Related recall: 23V751000
- 2
Engine Knocking and Misfiring Due to Connecting Rod Bearing Issues
18complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine knocking and misfiring occur due to connecting rod bearing failures, often leading to engine seizure or failure.
Related recall: 23V751000
- 3
Engine Failure During Highway Driving
17complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine failure occurs during highway driving, often accompanied by a loss of power, engine knocking, and smoke emission.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V751000
- 4
Engine Light On with No Warning Signs
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine light comes on unexpectedly with no prior warning signs, indicating potential engine issues.
Related recall: 23V751000
- 5
Engine Knocking and Rattling
9complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a persistent knocking or rattling noise, often requiring engine replacement.
Related recall: 23V751000
- 6
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe stop-start system malfunctions, causing the engine to stall at idle.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V751000
- 7
Engine Timing Belt Failure Causing Severe Engine Issues
8complaintsHigh severityEngineTiming belt failure leads to severe engine issues, including misfires and the need for a complete engine replacement.
$900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V751000
- 8
Engine Seizure
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine seizes completely, rendering the vehicle inoperable and requiring immediate towing.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V751000
- 9
Engine Stall During Operation
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine suddenly stalls during operation, often accompanied by a loss of power and warning lights.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V751000
- 10
Fuel pump failure
5complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank fails, causing the engine to stall and potentially leading to an accident.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 17V219000, 16V417000, 23V858000
- 11
Engine Seizure Due to Internal Failure
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine seizes suddenly, causing the vehicle to lose power and become inoperable.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V751000
- 12
Engine Stalling During Operation
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stumbles, stalls, or fails to restart, often due to internal engine failure or stop-start system issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V751000
- 13
Electrical System Malfunction Causing Engine Issues
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical system malfunctions, such as stop-start system failures, cause engine-related issues and loss of power.
Related recall: 15V668000
- 14
Engine Random Shutdown During Driving
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine randomly shuts down during driving, requiring multiple attempts to restart and causing loss of power and control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V751000
- 15
Fuel System Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel system malfunctions, leading to engine stalling and loss of power during operation.
Related recalls: 17V219000, 16V417000, 23V858000
- 16
Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard Warning Lights
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical system failures trigger multiple dashboard warning lights, indicating various issues.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 15V668000
- 17
Fuel Pump Failure Causing Vehicle to Stall
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump fails, causing the vehicle to stall and require towing for replacement.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 17V219000, 16V417000, 23V858000
- 18
Fuel System Issues Leading to Engine Failure
2complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel system failures, such as fuel pump malfunctions, lead to engine failure and loss of power.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 17V219000, 16V417000, 23V858000
- 19
Transmission Failure Causing Vehicle to Shift into Neutral
2complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails, causing the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly and stall.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.